Banana Cheesecake with Caramel Sauce

Ingredients and Weight:

• 240g Cream cheese
• 150g Digestive cookies (or use other types of cookies as a substitute)
• 100g Butter
• 3 Bananas
• 2 Eggs
• 50g Caramel sauce (or make your own with caramelized sugar and cream)
• 50g Powdered sugar (for the top)

Preparation Time:

• Preparation Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (including baking time)
• Cooking Time: 45 minutes

Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F.
2. Combine digestive cookies and butter in a blender or food processor and blend until crumbly. Press into the bottom of a springform pan.
3. In a bowl, mix cream cheese, eggs, and sugar until smooth and creamy.
4. Add bananas that have been mashed into the mixture.
5. Pour the mixture over the cookie base and bake for 45 minutes or until the center is almost set.
6. Let cool completely before removing from the pan.
7. Top with caramel sauce and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
8. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutritional Information: (per serving, assuming 8 servings total) Calories: 450kcal, Fat: 28g, Carbohydrates: 48g, Protein: 7g

Dish Characteristics:

• The combination of banana and caramel creates a sweet and rich flavor.
• The cheesecake is creamy and smooth, with a crunchy cookie base.
• It's perfect for dessert or as a special treat.

User Comments:

1. "This is an amazing combination of flavors! The banana and caramel are perfect together."
2. "The cheesecake was so creamy and smooth, and the cookie base added a nice crunch."
3. "I made this for my birthday and it was a hit! Everyone loved it."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Make sure to use ripe bananas for the best flavor and texture.
• Be careful not to overbake the cheesecake; it should be almost set in the center.
• Let the cheesecake cool completely before removing from the pan to ensure it sets properly.
• Refrigerate leftovers; they will last for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.